Working in Australia as an International Student

Working whilst you study in Australia can help
to enhance your experience in Australia. Not only will it help contribute to
your living expenses, but it can also provide you with the opportunity to gain
valuable experience in your area of study.

As a Student Visa holder, you, and your dependent
family members have permission to work in Australia AFTER you have begun your
studies. Once your studies have begun you are eligible to work 20hrs per week
(40hrs per fortnight) whilst your course is in session, and unlimited hours when
you course is out of session i.e. study break.

The exception to this is formal, registered
work which makes up part of your course, or volunteer work (provided it meets
certain conditions) where you may work unlimited hours.

Dependent family members are too eligible to
work for 20hrs per week once the course has commenced. Dependent family members
are
not eligible to work unlimited hours when the student visa holder is on
study break.

It’s important that you adhere closely to the
conditions imposed on student visa holders, as there is the risk of
cancellation if visa conditions are broken.

For further information on your work rights in
Australia, please feel free to contact Windsor College on +61 3 9663 0272